Derry Ógra hold 12 hour fast to mark 30th Anniversary - start of 1981 Hunger Strike

Young republicans in Derry marked the 30th Anniversary of the 1981 Hunger Strike by constructing a mock H Block cell and holding a fast.

Spokesperson Adrian Óg Kelly said,

"Ógra Shinn Féin decided to mark this significant date by holding a twelve hour fast on Tuesday 1st March to coincide with the 30th Anniversary of the start of the 1981 Hunger Strike. We also constructed a mock H-Block cell on the green space at Free Derry Wall. Local people were very supportive, with many people coming over to chat to us, and many more cars beeping their horns in support as they passed.”

“While 30 years have now passed since this pivotal period in the course of Irish history, the pride with which the H-Block Martyrs are remembered is ever enduring. I would urge republicans from throughout Derry to reflect on this sense of pride by making a special effort to attend the events taking place over the coming months. The fast took place from 7am until 7pm.”